If you are worried about the uncertain economic times that the world is facing, you may be considering your job. If your industry is struggling to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic, you may find that your job is under threat. Even if you are furloughed at the moment, you may be squirreling away your wage in the hope of creating a nest egg should you be made redundant. Redundancy can come as a shock and knock your confidence at the best of times. However, when many other people are in the same boat, you will find that there ends up being hundreds of people applying for one position in some instances. Job hunting can be disheartening, but there are things that you can do now to help your career prospects in a post-pandemic era.
Upskill
With plenty of time on your hands, it makes sense that you should do something worthwhile when you are sat on the sofa watching Netflix. Lockdown has a tendency to make us procrastinate so you have to be proactive and do something that will benefit your future. Head online and look at courses that you can do from home. Consider an online leadership skills course, a short course equipping you with new business methodologies or an oral presentation course. Doing this will show any potential employer that you are motivated and committed to bettering yourself.
Alongside this, take a look at an online resume maker to enhance the look of your skills and experience. By presenting your newfound skills in a concise and interesting way, you are more likely to be viewed favorably when competing against others who may also have lost their jobs.
Volunteer
Even if you only volunteer a few hours each week, by putting yourself out for others, you are showing the caliber that many employers are seeking. You might help a charity with admin at home, you may be picking up medicines for vulnerable neighbors who are shielding, or you might be on social media posting on behalf of a local food bank. Show this off in your resume and demonstrate how you did something with your time when stuck at home. If you are furloughed, don’t use it as an excuse to rest and relax. You need to consider the future and your career. Others will be, so don’t get left behind.
Practice
You may not have had an interview for years. With any luck, post-pandemic, you will put yourself out there and have many employers seeking to hire you. When you go for an interview, whether this is face to face or over Skype, ensure that you prepare well. Get suited and booted, present professionally, and ooze confidence. Answer questions concisely and in detail, especially if they are scenario-based. Don’t waffle and smile. Be passionate and enthusiastic when you talk, to try and engage your interviewer.
With any luck, you can keep your current job. However, in these uncertain times it’s always good to look to the future and be prepared for potential changes.
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